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Beyond the Basics
selecting the EDACS (Ed) talk group ID format
Your scanner can also enter or display EDACS (Ed) talk groups in decimal format
1.Select the trunking programming mode and the bank you want to change.
2.Press S or T to select EDACS (Ed), then press E/PGM.
3.Press S or T to select AFS, then press E/PGM.
4.Press S or T to select AFS ON or AFS OFF, then press E/PGM. You can use this feature to translate decimal talk group lists to the much more powerful AFS format. It is very easy to use. Be sure to become familiar with AFS partial entry, and your scanning will become far more flexible and efficient.
EDACS (Ed) talk group ID range search
When your scanner searches EDACS (Ed) talk group IDs, the scanner can search within a range you set for agency or fleet listings. For example, if you want to search within the 01 agency, while in hold mode press 0, 1, •/CLR /DELAY then SRCH. Or if you want to search within the 01 agency and 01 fleet, while trunking press 0, 1, •/
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